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Francia miniatura
Los visitantes que sientan que Francia es simplemente demasiado grande y que sus sitios son demasiados para cubrirlos en una sola vacación se encontrarán con buenas noticias. Y esa noticia llega en forma de un parque de 12 acres con forma de Francia conocido como France Miniature. Una de las favoritas de los grupos escolares y las familias durante mucho tiempo, un viaje aquí resultará verdaderamente inolvidable.
Todos los sitios importantes de Francia están representados a escala, incluidos los cuerpos de agua que representan las costas atlántica y mediterránea, y la atención al detalle y el contexto histórico es impresionante. También hay un parque infantil completo y un parque de aventuras con atracciones y mucha diversión interactiva para niños de todas las edades y adultos. Para los visitantes extranjeros, es algo peculiar y divertido que también brindará una excelente visión general del país.
The basics
France Miniature can be easily visited on a half-day or full-day trip from Paris by either going on your own if you have a car—or booking a tour from the city—which provides you with admission and a driver so you don’t have to worry about how to get there.
Upon arrival, visitors wander through the site to study replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Château de Versailles, Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, St-Tropez, Mont St-Michel, Chartres Cathedral, the Basilica Notre-Dame of Lourdes, and more. A playground and an adventure park with kid-friendly rides and other activities can also be enjoyed.
Things to know before you go
- France Miniature is particularly popular with school groups and families.
- The park is home to a gift shop and a restaurant.
- The average visit length is four hours.
- The paths around the park are stroller- and wheelchair-accessible, except for one steep walkway.
How to get there
France Miniature is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of Paris in Elancourt, just past Versailles. There is a fee-based parking lot. Public transport takes much longer, but is possible via the U train line to La Verrière stop, followed by a local bus.
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When to get there
The park is open seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall; opening days and hours vary depending on the month but it’s generally open from late morning to early or mid-evening.
The Models
The roughly 50 models at France Miniature represent the country’s various regions with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ports, and villages. The goal is to showcase monuments linked to French traditions, history, and culture. After a core made of plastic, the architectural details such as gargoyles and window shutters are put on with resin, followed by paint for the final touches.
- Museo Port-Royal des Champs
- Palacio de Versalles
- Villa Savoye
- Castillo de Malmaison
- Chatou
- Museo Nacional de Cerámica de Sèvres
- La Seine Musicale
- Parc des Princes
- Stade Roland Garros
- La Défense
- Aquaboulevard
- Museo Marmottan Monet (Musée Marmottan Monet)
- Théatre le Ranelagh
- Fundación Louis Vuitton
- Jardín de aclimatación